medications can also affect magnesium levels themselves.
Diuretics, for example, may increase or decrease magnesium loss through the urine depending on the type of medication. Long-term use of certain proton pump inhibitors can also contribute to low magnesium levels.
That’s why it’s important to tell your doctor or pharmacist about supplements you’re taking—not just prescription medicines.
Food Magnesium Is Different
There’s an important distinction between magnesium naturally found in food and concentrated magnesium from supplements.
Magnesium occurs naturally in foods such as:
- Nuts and seeds
- Beans and other legumes
- Whole
